Morning Jolt: Alice Munro wins Nobel Prize for literature

Thursday

Oct 10, 2013 at 10:20 AM

Canadian short story writer Alice Munro was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature this morning. The 82-year-old is considered one of the greatest short story writers in history, often being compared to Anton Chekhov. Munro is the first Canadian-based writer to win the prestigious award, and is the 13th woman to win it.

In the news

Canadian short story writer Alice Munro was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature this morning. The 82-year-old is considered one of the greatest short story writers in history, often being compared to Anton Chekhov. Munro is the first Canadian-based writer to win the prestigious award, and is the 13th woman to win it.

Watercooler talk

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Quote of the day

“I adore art. When I am alone with my notes, my heart pounds and the tears stream from my eyes, and my emotion and my joys are too much to bear.” - Giuseppe Verdi